When I don't have a new photo to publish sometimes I go back and get one like this, a flower that Sarge sent me and I can look at it again.
The bug man came. Remember the time he sent me flowers from the bug man? Memories, I have them!
It's funny how a tiny thing will bring up a memory so strong it makes me reel. And I never know when it will happen either. That's not a bad thing, not at all. I treasure each and every one I have. What a lucky gal I was to have had him for so many years.
Marriage is a funny thing. It really has ups and downs and the secret to a good marriage is to push away the downs and treasure the ups. Nothing is perfect but if love is strong it can overcome anything. And I mean anything. Honest.
I think I fell in love with Sarge the first time I laid eyes on him. He was strong, handsome, dare I say sexy?, funny, playful, a patriot, in uniform, and my heart went flip. And I never stopped loving him from that moment. He was the only man I ever fully trusted either.
He was opinionated, loyal, a fairly bad driver, bought too many new cars, got what he wanted one way or another and the best public speaker you could imagine. For a guy that was mostly quiet in a crowd he'd stand at a podium and knock your socks off.
And those are my memories today y'all... Hope yours are as good!
Love this post about Sarge, Bee! What a wonderful man with a big heart . . . and you were lucky to have so many years with him. Miss him though.
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Dee
What a lovely post today.
ReplyDeleteWe are so lucky today that we can take such wonderful photos and then we can find our memories anytime we want.
cheers, parsnip
I see your fish oil has you visiting the corners of your mind.
ReplyDeleteIt is always wonderful to remember the Sarge - he was a great man and we all loved him for being the Sarge.
Have a happy Thursday
Jon
a fairly bad driver... LOL!
ReplyDeleteI want to meet a man that knocks my socks off. When I got divorced I said I'd stay single unless God put a man in my path I couldn't get around. 19 years later, that hasn't happened yet. Maybe one day I'll meet a man like your Charlie.
Have yourself an amazing day! big hugs xoxo
Sweet memories! May all your memories be sweet ones. Hugs!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memory...a rose has suggested a great remembering of your life with a great man!
Let this memory fill your days on!!!
Big hugs!
Treasured memories are what we make in our life with the ones we love aren't they Bee? No-one can take away our memories. xx
ReplyDeleteI am smiling at this post
ReplyDeleteMemories are a good thing. I am glad I have a lot of good ones with Sarge to hold in my heart.
ReplyDeleteLove ya. Big hugs, honey...
I totally agree with you Bee except sexy, he wasn't my type. Ha,ha,ha.
ReplyDeleteHonestly my lovely friend, Charlie's voice everytime we talked just gave me strength. I miss him Bee and probably very many people especially you. Have a great day Bee.
Paul
Such a lovely post. You are so lucky to have a "Sarge" come into your life.
ReplyDeletewhat wonderful memories! Sarge was a remarkable person!
ReplyDeletepurrrrrsss n xoxoxoxo - your Sammie Pie
Sounds like Zane with the podium thing. Zane was the speech writer and speech giver when we were working. He was awesome too. Memories you have them. I know how much you both loved each other.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific day honey. Big hugs from wet but warm California. ☺
Wonderful memories, beautifully expressed.
ReplyDeleteI could see all of that when I met him. Such a kind, gentle man, with a smile that warms your heart (and a sense of humor to match!). HE WAS LARGER THAN LIFE.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a perfect rose. But then you were his perfect match. I'd expect nothing less.
Hugs and love today, dear... Lots of love...
Bee, Sometimes,one little thing will lead down a memory path. You do have beautiful memories of the man you loved. I just saw the man painting the house next door...he was the brother to my husband that passed. I spoke with him for a few moments, he was busy. Then I started fixing Ted Bear's lunch. I was pan frying(water) some pork tenderloins and bake some small potatoes....In my mind after talking with Freddie(b-i-l), I was in my mother-in-laws kitchen..she was frying pork chops with gravy, mashed potatoes, the works. She was a great cook. I thought how my life had changed even in my cooking.LOL I loved everyone in my dead husband's family, and I miss them so much,Mom and Pop and Eddie. See how our minds work..the memory trips. Hugs to you Bee. xoxo,Susie
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